Bleak outlook for Ayr

Ayr’s fixture on Monday is already under threat, with an inspection called for 11am on Thursday.

The track is frozen and under three inches of snow, with prospects of the meeting taking place looking slim.

“There’s three inches of snow on the track, which is also frozen solid, and the temperatures are going to be freezing – day and night – all week,” said clerk of the course Hazel Peplinski.

“There is no glimmer of hope from the Met Office whatsoever so it’s looking grim.

“It’s not going to happen and we’re going through the motions.”